TC - 10-07-99AGENDA
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
8838 East Valley Blvd.
Rosemead, CA 91770
Regular Meeting
October 7, 1999
CALL TO ORDER:
Roll Call:
Pledge of Allegiance:
Invocation:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
7:00 p.m.
Chairperson Knapp, Vice-Chair Quintanilla
Commissioners Ruiz, Baffo, & Herrera
Commissioner Ruiz
Commissioner Baffo
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - This is the time
reserved for members of the audience to address the Commission on
items not listed on the agenda. (Maximum time per speaker is three (3)
minutes; total time allocated is fifteen (15) minutes)
3. OLD BUSINESS
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. VALLEY BOULEVARD AT LOMA AVENUE - REQUEST FOR
WESTBOUND LEFT TURN ACCESS
B. REQUEST FOR STOP CONTROLS ON OLNEY STREET
5. STAFF REPORTS
6. UPDATE ON CITY COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN ON SEPTEMBER 28,
1999
7. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
8. ADJOURNMENT - Thursday, November 4, 1999, 7:00 p.m., Rosemead
City Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Blvd., Rosemead, CA 91770
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 2, 1999
A regular meeting of the Rosemead Traffic Commission was called to order by Chairperson
Knapp at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Knapp
Commissioners: Quintanilla, Ruiz, Baffo & Herrera
Absent: None
Ex Officio: Administrative Aide: Jessica Wilkinson
Deputy Traffic Engineer: Joanne ltagaki
CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Herrera
The Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Ruiz
L APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes for August, 1999 were deferred to the October meeting.
II. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE - NONE
Ill. OLD BUSINESS -NONE
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR LARGE BOTT DOTS ON TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD
AT OLNEY STREET
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that Traffic Commissioner Ruiz requested staff to
review the intersection of Temple City Boulevard at Olney Street. Commissioner Ruiz
indicated that vehicles traveling southbound on Temple City Boulevard travel through the
right turn only lane at Olney Street. These vehicles appear to be unaware of the right turn
only restriction or they may be attempting to "get ahead" of the traffic queue.
Commissioner Ruiz inquired if large bott dots could be installed on the island area to
discourage this movement.
The reported accident history at the intersection of Temple City Boulevard and Olney
Street was reviewed for the period from January 1, 1996 through December 31, 1998.
This review indicated no reported accidents occurring at the intersection during this
three-year period.
Temple City Boulevard is a 64-foot wide north/south secondary arterial roadway with
two lanes in each direction. Opposing lanes of traffic are generally separated by a double
yellow centerline. In the vicinity of Olney Street, Temple City Boulevard has a
southbound right-turn only lane onto Olney Street with a through lane onto the I-10
Freeway.
Olney Street is a 36-foot wide east/west local roadway with a double yellow centerline in
the immediate vicinity of Temple City Boulevard. Olney Street "T's" into Temple City
Boulevard and is STOP controlled at the intersection. The
The eastbound (outbound) lane is restricted to a right turn only movement onto the I-10
Freeway.
Field observation of the intersection of Temple City Boulevard and Olney Street did not
identify any vehicles traveling through the southbound right turn only lane to the I-10
Freeway. However, staff did not observe the intersection over an extended period of time
when such a movement may occur. The favorable reported accident history supports the
opinion that a majority of vehicles traveling through the intersection are following the
existing traffic controls.
Commissioner Ruiz's request for the installation of large bott dots was carefully
considered. The City's recent use of large bott dots has been effective in restricting left
turn movements into various driveways. The installation of large bott dots on the island
area would reduce southbound through movements on Temple City Boulevard at Olney
Street. However, staff has concern regarding the use of the bott dots in this instance.
Previously, large bott dots have been installed parallel to the flow of traffic with minimal
chance of high-speed traffic traveling over the dots. The large bott dots have been placed
on double yellow centerlines separating opposing lanes of traffic. Installing large bott
dots on the island area, perpendicular to traffic flow, would discourage vehicles from
traveling through the right turn only lane. However, motorists that choose to travel over
or do not see the bott dots may loose control of their vehicles increasing the accident
potential.
RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the increased potential for traffic accidents, the installation of large bott dots is
not recommended.
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that perhaps the flexible delineators would be
more effective at this location (similar to the ones on Mission by In-N-Out Burgers).
It was moved by Commissioner Ruiz, seconded by Commissioner Baffo, and carried
unanimously to approve the Traffic Engineer's recommendation to install flexible
delineators at this location.
B. REQUEST FOR RED CURB AND KEEP CLEAR AT THE
INTERSECTION OF VALLEY BOULEVARD AND HIDDEN PINES
STREET
Deputy Traffic Engineer Itagaki stated that the Hidden Pines Homeowners Association
(HOA) has requested the installation of red curb and "Keep Clear" markings on Valley
Boulevard at Hidden Pines Street. The HOA indicates visibility when exiting Hidden
Pines Street is difficult when vehicles area parked on Valley Boulevard west of Hidden
Pines. They also indicate that eastbound vehicles stopped at the intersection of Valley
Boulevard and Walnut Grove Avenue often block the access into and out of Hidden Pines
Street.
The reported accident history at the intersection of Valley Boulevard and Hidden Pines
Street was reviewed for the period from January 1, 1996 through December 31, 1998.
This review indicated no reported accidents occurring at the intersection during this
three-year period.
Traffic counts taken in 1999 indicate approximately 22,900 vehicles travel daily on
Valley Boulevard between the west City limit and Rosemead Boulevard. Based on
engineering judgment, the daily traffic volume on Hidden Pines Street is less than 2,000
vehicles per day.
Valley Boulevard is a 76-food wide east/west arterial roadway with two-lanes of traffic in
each direction separated by a two-way left turn lane. In the vicinity of Hidden Pines
Street, a "2-hour Parking 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., except Sundays and Holidays" restriction
exists on Valley Boulevard. The posted speed limit on Valley Boulevard is 35 mph.
Hidden Pines Street is a 25-foot wide private street that "T's" into Valley Boulevard from
the south. It is located approximately 400 feet west of Walnut Grove Avenue directly
adjacent to the Rubio Wash. There is no striping on Hidden Pines Street. Hidden Pines
Street provides access to several residential homes south of Valley Boulevard.
Field observation of the intersection of Valley Boulevard and Hidden Pines Street did
identify some blockage of the Intersection during the PM peak period. Some delay is
experienced for vehicles on Hidden Pines Street onto Valley Boulevard. Staff did not
observe vehicles parked on Valley Boulevard at Hidden Pines Street during our field
review. i
The HOA has requested the installation of red curb and "Keep Clear" markings. The red
curb would provide visibility of vehicles on Valley Boulevard from Hidden Pines Street.
This may also assist motorists in determining adequate gaps to enter into the traffic flow.
The "Keep Clear" markings would direct vehicles on Valley Boulevard to leave a space
clear for vehicles accessing Hidden Pines Street. However, this would only be benefit
during the periods when traffic is stopped on Valley Boulevard from the Walnut Grove
Avenue traffic signal.
RECOMMENDATION:
The installation of 30' feet of red curb west of and 20 feet of red curb east of Hidden
Pines Street on Valley Boulevard is recommended. It is further recommended that "Keep
Clear" markings with limit lines be installed for eastbound Valley Boulevard traffic at
Hidden Pines Street.
Chairperson Knapp stated that she is in favor of the red curb, however is not sure about
the "Keep Clear"markings.
Sgt. Robles stated that the painting of the red curb, west of Hidden Pines does no good to
vehicles exiting Hidden Pines because of the angle. It would be more appropriate to
extend it further down. He suggest that a right turn only sign be installed.
This item was deferred to the November meeting, for further study and to invite the
residents of those homes to the meeting that would be affected.
V. STAFF REPORTS
Administrative Aide Wilkinson stated that at the City Council meeting of August 24`h, the
Council approved the installation of red curb at 2730 Stingle Avenue.
VI. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner Herrera stated that residents have told her that they are happy with the
quick responses to the graffiti removal.
Commissioner Quintanilla stated that Valley Boulevard is looking good.
Chairperson Knapp asked if staff could look at the crosswalk situation at San Gabriel and
Graves.
Commissioner Ruiz stated that there is a lot of speeding trucks on Temple City
Boulevard, they're going approximately 50 mph, and appear to be the same trucks all the
time.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:32 p.m. The next scheduled meeting is set for October 7, 1999.
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TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY(
DATE: SEPTEMBER 28, 1999
RE: VALLEY BOULEVARD AT LOMA AVENUE - REQUEST FOR
WESTBOUND LEFT TURN ACCESS
REQUEST
A letter, attached, has been received from Mr. J. Frank Quintanilla of the Golden
Rose Florist, 9228 Valley Boulevard. Mr. Quintanilla indicates that his customers
are making illegal westbound left turns in to his parking lot. Mr. Quintanilla is
requesting a left turn lane be installed to provide a legal lane for his customers to
turn left in to his parking lot.
CONDITIONS
The driveway access to the Golden Rose Florist is almost directly across from
Loma Avenue at Valley Boulevard. The existing traffic striping at the intersection
provides a dedicated left turn lane on Valley Boulevard for eastbound traffic at
Loma Avenue. In the westbound direction, a painted median nose exists which
does not provide access to the Golden Rose Florist. Beyond the painted median
nose, a two way left turn lane exists.
Figure 1 depicts the traffic striping at the intersection of Valley Boulevard and
Loma Avenue.
DATA
The reported traffic accident history for the intersection of Valley Boulevard and
Loma Avenue was reviewed for the period from January 1, 1996 through
December 31, 1998. The reported accident history revealed one accident
occurring at this intersection during the period reviewed. This accident involved
an eastbound vehicle turning left and broadsiding a westbound vehicle
proceeding straight. The primary collision factor was identified as a violation of
the right-of-way of the westbound vehicle by the eastbound vehicle turning left.
DISCUSSION
Staff reviewed the entire stretch of Valley Boulevard including the intersection at
Loma Avenue. Based on this review, two 'T intersections, including Loma
Avenue, have a driveway opposite the street that intersects Valley Boulevard.
Valley Boulevard at Loma Avenue - Request for
Westbound Left Turn Access .
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The 'T' intersections are at Gernert Avenue and Loma Avenue. Each of these
intersections has a painted median nose that denies access to the driveway.
Field observation of the intersections of Gernert AvenueNalley Boulevard and
Loma Avenue/Valley Boulevard indicated vehicles were turning left through the
painted median nose. This movement was generally within the painted median
nose area and the vehicles did not block through traffic.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the field observations and the limited number of occurrences in the
City, the removal of the painted median nose and continuation of the two way left
turn lane is recommended for the following locations:
1. Westbound Valley Boulevard at Loma Avenue, and
2. Eastbound Valley Boulevard at Gernert Avenue.
This recommendation is depicted in Figure 1
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August 3, 1999
Ken Rukavina
Engineer, City of Rosemead
8838 E. Valley Blvd.
Rosemead, CA 91770
Dear Ken,
Good Morning. I sure could use your help with a problem on the street in front of our flower
shop.
We have received complaints from our customers that the "turning lane" directly in front of our
shop ends too soon and if customers make a left turn (if they are traveling West on Valley Blvd.)
that it ends up to he an illegal turn. I examined it and it sure seems that way to me too.
We asked one of the local L.A. County Sheriff's Deputy's that patrols on the Traffic
Motorcycles to take a look. He came by, got off his bike, and examined it carefully. He said that
the striping is "improperly laid out."
Last month, we contacted Steve Trott, the Public Works Observer about this problem. He said
that he would discuss it with you and get back to us. As of today, we have not heard from him.
I have a recommendation: would you please repaint the striping and paint a "left hand turn
lane." This would be ideal and would make it easy for customers to pull a left into our parking
lot. This way, they would not be "scared" of making an illegal left turn. The striping as it is now
is "bad for business" and needs to be altered. I've seen other commercial lots with a similar
traffic situation here in Rosemead and they do have their own left hand turn lane.
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TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
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FROM: JOANNE ITAGAKI, TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DEPUTY
DATE: SEPTEMBER 29, 1999
RE: REQUEST FOR STOP CONTROLS ON OLNEY STREET
RE UEST
Mr. Gilbert Pedregon, 9546 Olney Street, has contacted the City regarding the
installation of STOP controls on Olney Street due to concerns regarding speeds
along the street. This is the second request from Mr. Pedregon for STOP
controls on Olney Street. Mr. Pedregon made this same request in 1996.
During the July 11, 1996 Traffic Commission meeting, staff presented a report,
attached, analyzing the need for STOP controls at the intersections of Olney
Street/Vane Avenue and Olney Street/Marybeth Avenue. This report concluded
the installation of STOP controls at these two intersections did not meet Caltrans
guidelines. Therefore, STOP controls were not recommended.
CONDITIONS
The conditions described in the 1996 report have not changed: To summarize:
• Olney Street is a 36-foot wide residential street with a prima facie speed limit
of 25 mph.
• Vane Avenue and Marybeth Avenue are 30-foot wide residential streets with
a prima facie speed limit of 25 mph.
• Vane Avenue and Marybeth Avenue form "T" intersections with Olney Street.
• Vane Avenue is STOP controlled at its intersection with Olney Street.
• A yellow crosswalk exists on the west leg of Olney Street at Vane Avenue.
• "SLOW SCHOOL XING" markings exist in advance of this crossing on Olney
Street in both directions.
Figure 1 depicts existing conditions on Olney Street in the vicinity of Vane
Avenue and Marybeth Avenue.
DATA
The reported accident history of the intersections of Olney Street/Vane Avenue
and Olney Street/Marybeth Avenue were reviewed for the period from January 1,
1996 through December 31, 1998. There were no reported accidents at the
Request for STOP Controls on Olney Street
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intersection of Olney StreeWane Avenue. However, one accident was reported
at the intersection of Olney Street/Marybeth Avenue and is summarized below.
Location and Description
4' west of Marybeth Avenue on
Olney Street. A northbound vehicle
making a U-turn broadsided an
eastbound vehicle proceeding
straight (Improper turn).
Day/Date Time
Friday/11-29-96 8:40 a.m.
Twenty-four hour traffic volume counts (attached) were taken for each of the
approaches to the intersections. These counts are summarized below.
24-hour Total Volume
• Southbound Vane Ave. north of Olney St.
500
• Southbound Marybeth Ave. north of Olney St.
224
• Westbound Olney St. east of Marybeth Ave.
853
• Eastbound Olney St. west of Vane Ave.
805
• Westbound Olney St. between Vane Ave.
and Marybeth Ave.
921
• Eastbound Olney St. between Vane Ave.
and Marybeth Ave.
694
DISCUSSION
Multi-way STOP Sign Warrants worksheets, attached, were completed for the
intersections of Olney Street/Vane Avenue and Olney Street/Marybeth Avenue.
The worksheet has been developed from guidelines established from the
Caltrans Traffic Manual. The worksheets for the intersections being analyzed
indicated that both locations do not meet the minimum guidelines for the
installation of multi-way STOP signs.
As identified in the traffic volume data, the total traffic volume entering the
intersections is as follows: Olney Street/Vane Avenue = (500+805+921) = 2226
vehicles per day: Olney Street/Marybeth Avenue = (224+853+694) = 1771
vehicles per day. This data indicates there has been an increase in traffic
volume at the intersection of Olney Street/Vane Avenue since 1996. The traffic
volume at the intersection of Olney Street/Marybeth Avenue is roughly the same
as 1996.
The Caltrans guidelines indicate a multi-way STOP control may be justified if all
the approaches to the intersection average as least 500 vehicles per hour for any
8 hours of the day. In addition, the traffic and pedestrian volume from the minor
street must average at least 200 units per hour for the same 8 hours. The
worksheets indicate that both intersections fall below the 500 vehicles per hour
and the 200 units per hour average.
Request for STOP Controls on Olney Street
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The reported accident history of the two intersections has been favorable over
the three year period reviewed. This would suggest that vehicles are traveling
through the intersections with sufficient care for the conditions present.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the conditions, data and STOP sign analysis of the intersections, the
installation of STOP signs at the intersections of Olney Street/Vane Avenue and
Olney Street/Marybeth Avenue is not recommended. It is recommended Olney
Street be placed on the City's list for the use of the radar trailer as a reminder to
motorists of the speed limit on Olney Street. In addition, selective sheriff
enforcement in the area is recommended.
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MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN WARRANTS
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The installation of multi-way STOP signs are based on the following:
1. Where traffic signals are warranted and urgently needed, the multi-way
STOP may be an interim measure that can be installed quickly to control
traffic while arrangements are being made for the signal installation.
Satisfied: Yes No
2. An accident problem, as indicated by five or more reported accidents within
a 12 month period of a type susceptible to correction by a multi-way STOP
installation. Such accidents include right- and left-turn collisions"as well as
right-angle collisions.
Satisfied: Yes No
3. Minimum traffic volumes:
(a) The total vehicular volume entering the intersection from all
approaches must average at least 500 vehicles per hour for any 8
hours of an average day, and
Satisfied: Yes No
(b) The combined vehicular and pedestrian volume from the minor
street or highway must average at least 200 units per hour for the
same 8 hours, with an average delay to minor street vehicular
traffic of at least 30 seconds per vehicle during the maximum hour,
but
Satisfied: Yes No
(c) When the 85-percentile approach speed of the major street traffic
exceeds 40 miles per hour, the minimum vehicular volume warrant
is 70 percent of the above requirements.
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The installation of multi-way STOP signs are based on the following:
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1. Where traffic signals are warranted and urgently needed, the multi-way
STOP may be an interim measure that can be installed quickly to control
traffic while arrangements are being made for the signal installation.
Satisfied: Yes No
2. An accident problem, as indicated by five or more reported accidents within
a 12 month period of a type susceptible to correction by a multi-way STOP
installation. Such accidents include right- and left-turn collisions as well as
right-angle collisions.
Satisfied: Yes No
3. Minimum traffic volumes:
(a) The total vehicular volume entering the intersection from all
approaches must average at least 500 vehicles per hour for any 8
hours of an average day, and
Satisfied: Yes No
(b) The combined vehicular and pedestrian volume from the minor
street or highway must average at least 200 units per hour for the
same 8 hours, with an average delay to minor street vehicular
traffic of at least 30 seconds per vehicle during the maximum hour,
but
Satisfied: Yes No
(c) When the 85-percentile approach speed of the major street traffic
exceeds 40 miles per hour, the minimum vehicular volume warrant
is 70 percent of the above requirements.
Satisfied. Yes No
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9
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27
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6
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Total
853
AM Peak The AM peak hour began 07:30.
The peak volume was 109.
The largest interval began 08:00,
and contained 44 vehicles.
The peak hour factor was .62
PM Peak The PM peak hour began 01:00.
The peak volume was 98.
The largest interval began 01:00,
and contained 27 vehicles.
The peak hour factor was .91
FROM
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909
595 6022
PHONE NO. : 19095956022
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ACCUTEK
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21114 TRIGGER LANE
Site Code :
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Start Date:
09/21/1999
Other
PRONE
(909)595-6199, FAX (909)595-6022
Fite I.D.
26454EB
Street name
;EAST BOUND OLNET STREET
W/O
VANE AVER
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805
AM Peak The AM peak hour began 11:45.
The peak volume was 46.
The largest interval began 11:45,
and contained 17 vehicles.
The peak hour factor was .68
PM Peak The PM peak hour began 05:30.
The peak volume was 95.
The largest interval began 06:15,
and contained 27 vehicles.
The peak hour factor was .88
FROM
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PHONE NO. : 19095956022
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File I.D.
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Street name
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. BTWN VANE ST
8 MARYSETH
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473
433
488
654
961
Day Totals
694
921
1615
Split %
33.7'/.
49.2%
66.2%
50 71A
Peak Hour
07:45
05:30
07:15
11:00
07:30
05:30
Volume
42
69
123
98
163
123
P.H.F.
.61
.86
.61
.84
.66
.83
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD TRAFFIC COMMISSION
FROM: CHRIS TURNBULL, ACTING DEPUTY TRAFFIC ENGINEER
DATE: JULY 3, 1996
RE: REQUEST FOR STOP SIGN INSTALLATION AT THE
INTERSECTIONS OF OLNEY STREET AT MARYBETH AVENUE
AND VANE AVENUE
REQUEST
A request has been received, letter attached, from Mr. Gilbert Pedregon of 9546
Olney Street to install stops signs at Olney Street and Marybeth Avenue and at
Olney Street and Vane Avenue in an effort to help stop the speeding of cars on
Olney Street.
CONDITIONS
Olney Street is a 36 foot wide east/west local residential street with parking allowed
on both sides. It is located just north of and parallel to the San Bernardino Freeway
(1-10). Olney Street terminates at Temple City Boulevard where traffic traveling
eastbound must turn right and enter on to the 1-10 Freeway. In the westerly
direction, Onley Street terminates at Rio Hondo Avenue. Olney Street is STOP
controlled at this T-intersection. The prima facie speed limit is 25mph.
Vane Avenue and Marybeth Avenue are 30 foot wide north/south local residential
streets. Both streets form a 'T' at their intersection with Olney Street. STOP signs
do not exist for southbound Vane Avenue and Marybeth Avenue. A yellow
crosswalk exists on the west leg of Olney Street at Vane Avenue. "SLOW SCHOOL
XING" pavement markings are placed in advance of this crosswalk. Vane Avenue
and Marybeth Avenue are approximately 310 feet apart. The prima facie speed limit
is 25 mph.
Figure 1 depicts existing conditions for both intersection.
DATA
Twenty-four hour traffic volume counts (attached) were conducted for the
approached to each intersection. Pedestrians were not specifically counted at each
of these locations.
Accident history for each intersection was reviewed for the period from January 1,
1993 through December 30, .1995. The review revealed a total of two reported
accidents during that period. Two reported at the Vane Avenue intersection and
none at the Marybeth Avenue intersection. The accident data is summarized below:
Description
Day:Date Time
Within intersection of Olney Street 4125/94 2:30pm
at Vane Avenue. Eastbound vehicle
proceeding straight rear end a parked
vehicle (Improper Turn).
49' East of Vane Avenue 4/7/93 7:55am
Southbound vehicle enter traffic broadside
by westbound vehicle proceeding straight
(Improper turn and Unsafe speed).
DISCUSSION
The visibility on the approaches to these intersections was reviewed and were found
to provided adequate visibility.
An evaluation of the STOP sign request has been completed for each location and
is shown summarized on the attached Multi-way Stop Sign Warrant worksheets.
The worksheet has been developed from guidelines established by Caltrans for the
installation of multi-way STOP signs. The evaluation revealed that both
intersections do not meet the requirements for the installation of multi-way STOP
condition.
The total traffic volume entering the intersection of Vine Avenue and Olney Street
in a 24-hour period is approximately 1900 vehicles per day. The total traffic volume
entering the intersection of Marybeth Avenue and Olney Street in a 24-hour period
is approximately 1600 vehicles a day. The peak hour volumes are significantly less
than the 500 vehicles per hour for any 8 hours.
STOP controls is intended to assign positive right-of-way at intersections. The
control is usually established on the street with the least volume of traffic. Additional
control, beyond the basic right-of-way assignment, is usually reserved for those
locations where the volume of traffic exceeds 500 vehicles per hour for any eight
hours of an average day and where both streets having about the same amount of
traffic. These guidelines lends credibility to the higher level of intersection control.
Without credibility, voluntary compliance is poor and without voluntary compliance,
traffic safety is severely compromised.
Furthermore, numerous studies have concluded that "STOP" signs are ineffective
as a speed deterrent. These studies found that slowing only occurred with 150 to
200 feet of the actual stop location. Those motorist who slow for the controls at
unjustified locations often reach higher speeds between controls to make up the
time lost at the "STOP" sign. As previously indicated, many drivers fail to stop and
others do not bother to slow due to the perception on nonexistent potential cross
traffic conflicts.
Although, the installation of multi-way STOP sign controls is not recommended at
both of these locations, some remedial measures are provided that may help "calm
the traffic" in this area of Olney Street. Due to the yellow crosswalk located on the
west leg of Olney Street at Vane Avenue, a STOP sign, limit line and STOP legend
is recommended to be installed for the southbound direction of Vane Avenue.
Another remedial measure would be to stripe a yellow centerline stripe at the
intersection (50 feet) alerting drivers of an approaching intersection. One last
measure would be to increase the selective police enforcement in this area.
Figure 2 depicts proposed conditions.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the analysis of the two intersections of Olney Street at Vane Avenue and
Olney Street at Marybeth Avenue, the installation of multi-way STOP conditions is
not recommended. However, the following remedial measures are provided in an
effort to calm traffic in this area:
• Install a STOP sign, limit line and STOP legend for the southbound
approache of Vane Avenue.
• Paint a yellow centerline stripe on Olney Street for each approach.
• Increase selective police enforcement in the area.
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DATE: APRIL 25,1996
TO : TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
FROM: OFFICER GILBERT PEDREGON (LAPD)
RE : STOP SIGNS REQUEST
To whom it may concern,
This letter is in regards to my request of posting
"stop signs" at the intersections of Olney st./Marybeth st.
and at Olney st./Vane st: I am a concerned oarent who lives
on Olney st and I am asking for your help in stopping the
speeding cars on my street. Everyday there are cars racino_
up and down this street with no regard for our safety. We
have several young children who live and play on this block
and it would be a tragedy for an accident to happen because
of the nealicent drivers on our street.
I am a police officer for the
an_. I know what a:racina car can do to a
that an accident can be prevented by the
toeether with the city and the police.
my neighbors about this problem and they
my concerns.
city of Los Anoeles
child. I al-o know
citizens worhina
r have spoken with
fully agree with
. lie as citizens of this community are askina_ for
these two stop signs and for more traffic enforcement by
the police.
If you have any questions plea=-e feel free to
contact me.
THANK YOL)_
L
OFCR GILBERT PEDREGON
(LP.PD)
9546 Olnev st.
(818) 279-6442